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Entries from July 2017

Williamson library to host July 29 Ice Cream Social

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Wednesday, July 26. 2017

The Williamson LEAF (Library, Education and Arts Facility) will host a Community Ice Cream Social on the back patio of the library Saturday, July 29 from noon to 2 p.m. [Full story »]

Helen Hicks Peterman

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Rachel McDaniel

in Death Notices

Wednesday, July 26. 2017

Mrs. Helen Hicks Peterman, age 88, of Meansville GA, died Monday, July 24, 2017, at Covenant of Golden Living Center in Jackson GA. [Full story »]

Rabid bat confirmed on Kings Road

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Rachel McDaniel

in Top Stories

Tuesday, July 25. 2017

According to Pike County's animal control officer, a bat on Kings Road tested positive for rabies after coming into two dogs on Thursday, July 20. [Full story »]

Raymond E. England

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Rachel McDaniel

in Death Notices

Tuesday, July 25. 2017

Mr. Raymond E. England, age 82, of Brooks, Georgia passed away on Friday, July 21, 2017 at Southern Regional Medical Center. [Full story »]

Arrest report

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Rachel McDaniel

in Crime and Arrests

Tuesday, July 25. 2017

Between July 17, and July 24, local law enforcement agencies made the following arrests: [Full story »]

Pike’s 6U All-Stars are World Series champs

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Rachel McDaniel

in Sports

Tuesday, July 25. 2017

The 6U Pike County All-Stars recently placed first in the Class C World Series tournament in Covington. The girls played July 15 and came out of pool play as the number one seed, remaining undefeated through bracket play to make it to the championship. [Full story »]

Summer reading finale is Saturday

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Rachel McDaniel

in Headlines

Tuesday, July 25. 2017

The summer reading finale for the J. Joel Edwards Public Library will be held Saturday, July 29, from 10 a.m. to noon. The library’s south parking area will be transformed into a small festival with crafts, games, prizes and face painting. [Full story »]

Public Notices 07-26-17

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Staff Writer

in Public Notices

Tuesday, July 25. 2017

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Arrest made after fight at Pikes Peak

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Rachel McDaniel

in Crime and Arrests

Monday, July 24. 2017

Officers with the Zebulon Police Department responded to a fight in progress at Pikes Peak apartments around 11 p.m. July 22. Upon the officers’ arrival, it was determined to be an home invasion. Suspect Dante Crawford, a 33-year-old black male, of Griffin traveled to the residence of a former girlfriend’s house at the apartments and forcibly entered the residence. A fight ensued with the girlfriend and Carlton Brown. During the fight, Crawford had a knife and stabbed Brown. Crawford also physically assaulted the ex girlfriend. [Full story »]

Mary Ann Turner

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Rachel McDaniel

in Death Notices

Monday, July 24. 2017

Mary Ann Turner, age 84 of Griffin, passed away on July 20, 2017 at Hospice Atlanta at Emory University Hospital. Mrs. Turner was preceded in death by her parents, Aurelian and Emmie Hunter and her husband, Douglas Gene Turner, Sr. [Full story »]

Tourism brings $6 million in sales to Pike

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Rachel McDaniel

in Headlines

Friday, July 21. 2017

Pike County may not be considered a tourist destination by local residents, but tourism in the county brings in around $6 million from visitors each year. Locals are hoping to increase the number of visitors to the area to help lower property taxes. [Full story »]

Hank Harrison

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Rachel McDaniel

in Death Notices

Friday, July 21. 2017

Mr. Henry David “Hank” Harrison, age 64, of Meansville, passed away July 21, 2017, at his home. He was born in Atlanta, son of the late Robert Harrison and Virginia Wideman Harrison. He attended Georgia Southern College and worked as an Accountant for Georgia Power in Atlanta for 40 years before retiring. Hank enjoyed golfing, fishing and watching the Atlanta Braves. He was a wonderful Papa to four grandchildren. [Full story »]

Pike to spend $8.8 million on roads over six years

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Rachel McDaniel

in Top Stories

Wednesday, July 19. 2017

Pike County’s roads have been greatly improved in the past few years and will see a total of $8.8 million in road improvements over a six-year period, with many upcoming projects in the works to be funded by SPLOST dollars and the state’s Local Maintenance and Improvement Grants. [Full story »]

Youth Aviation Program continues to soar

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Rachel McDaniel

in Opinions

Tuesday, July 18. 2017

By Jim Hoak

Climb aboard folks for a fast ride through the CFM-YAP shop at Peach State and all the latest.

At the beginning of our Saturday shop session on June 24, interim museum director Keven Sasser thanked our mentors and presented some really great news about our First Annual Youth Aviation Banquet, which is to be held on Saturday, Aug. 12. [Full story »]